The 101 level is designed for participants with limited or no prior knowledge of or experience with the subject.
FRIDAY, SEPT 28
| 1:15 – 2:30 pm | Early Afternoon Sessions: |
| A Governance Tune-Up | |
| Cybersecurity Is More Than Just a Password | |
| Half of What You Know About Your Investment Policy Statement Is Wrong | |
| Hiring and Managing Great Staff | |
| Insights Into Awarding Scholarships | |
| Ramping Up Your Impact: Overcoming Obstacles | |
| What Should I Be Asking My Investment Professionals? | |
| 3:00 – 4:15 pm | Late Afternoon Sessions: |
| Building a Mission-Aligned Investment Portfolio: From Concept to Reality | |
| Engaging With Local Media to Increase Impact and Support Democracy | |
| Limited Resources, Unlimited Possibilities | |
| Vision and Purpose: How to Align Board and Staff |
SATURDAY, SEPT 29
| 10:15 – 11:30 am | Morning Sessions: |
| 10 Tips for Filling Out Your Form 990-PF | |
| A Framework for Foundation Investing in a Low-Return Environment | |
| Getting Ready for Evaluation as a Process for Continual Learning | |
| Rural Philanthropy: Realizing Your Community’s Vision for Success | |
| 1:45 – 3:00 pm | Afternoon Sessions: |
| Effective Leadership: Lessons From the World of Improv | |
| Self-Dealing and Conflicts of Interest | |
| The Essentials of Donor Advised Funds |
SUNDAY, SEPT 30
| 8:45 – 10:00 am | Early Morning Sessions: |
| Behavioral Finance: What’s Your Investor Personality? | |
| Raising Your Policy Awareness | |
| Technology for Better Grantmaking | |
| 10:30 – 11:45 am | Late Morning Sessions: |
| Gender Norms: Understanding Their Impact on Your Giving | |
| Let It Go: Streamline Your Application and Reporting | |
| Unique Giving Strategies to Spark Economic Development |
Note about 2018 National Conference sessions: Sessions are designated as 101, 201, or 301. Here’s what to expect from each:
101 Fundamentals—Assumes participants have limited or no prior knowledge of or experience with the subject
201 Application—Focused on building on or enhancing participants’ existing knowledge of a subject through analysis, practice implementation, and/or deeper learning
301 Thought Leadership—Engages participants’ experience/expertise in strategic, innovative, and/or complex subjects